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Planning on running these on my layout and I tried calling today but didn't get ahold of anybody so I will ask you all...

Going to run the DCS system and was wondering if I want the dz1000 or dz2500 switches. I see the 2500s paired with the data link connector only takes up one space on the aiu but does that still allow each individual switch control through the remote?

Just want to clarify before I spend the extra ten bucks per switch.

Thanks!
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The DZ1000 is a better machine  Both can be connected using an AIU

 

Here is the wiring diagram for a DZ1000 on an AIU

 

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If you decide to use the DZ2500 don't use the recommended way of connection to an AIU because it is a kluge.   Use the yellow and green non-derailing wires on the machine for non-derailing but also connect them to an AIU port.  The motor will switch using the AIu at the faster speed but is much more reliable that way.

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Trust me you are much better off with the DZ1000's.  We had installed 50 of them on some of our mainline switches and they caused MAJOR problems.   They look good because they are smaller and throw slow but and its a major BUT is the following down sides

1- You can't switch them manually  ( There is a button on them to throw them but does not allow a mechanical throw)

2- If one of the motors on the data wire driver has a problem it hangs all of them up  Very hard to find the problem motor especially if you have a lot of real estate to cover

3- The ones we had would just decide to throw by themselves especially when connected on a crossover  Caused numerous head ons

 

We have over 300 DZ1000's and they are easier and way more reliable

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